Let There Be Peace on Earth (an Affirmation)

May these words, and the positive intentions nestled between these paragraphs, remind us that peace on earth begins with each of us.

“We each possess what is needed to create peace on earth. We all know how to love, we just need to practice using that knowledge in all aspects of life.” – Lisa Prosen

Peace on Earth Begins with You

I have peace today… because there is calm inside, in the midst of the storm.

If we really want peace on earth, we must start within. We must begin with ourselves. It is then that we will radiate peace and light into the world around us, and it will be effortless, natural, joyous.

Being at peace doesn’t mean that life is without its storms, however; it does mean that, though the storms exist, there is a preference for peace that reigns in the heart. When you find peace with yourself, you suddenly see the peaceful qualities that do exist and can exist in the world.

May I find harmony with myself, so that I can find harmony with others.

Give me hope through which I can cope with the storms and harbor peace in the calm waters of my soul.

May I cultivate the light by which I can see the way of peace.

May I remember that my power to be at peace rests within myself, not in others.

May I take each moment, and live each moment in peaceful awareness of my own quiet soul.

As Panache Desai would say: “You are the source of all change on the planet. If you tend to your internal peace, you’re tending to peace on earth.” You know how to love–that is your power. Use that knowledge to create peace inside yourself, and to shine that peace on every relationship.

The way of peace is the way of love.

Contemplate the Beauty of the Earth

I know how to love, and I use that knowledge to create peace.

Take this quote from Rachel Carson to heart: “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.”

Offer peace, love, and friendship to every living being you meet today. Vow to see the beauty in all things. Feel your feelings, and have compassion for the feelings of others–have compassion for yourself, too. Doing so, you walk the path of peace and contribute to the healing of false perceptions.

A walk in gratitude will provide lessons in beauty, grace, and the meaning of life. You’ll see how no two leaves are the same, but each retains its own beauty without condemning the other. You will see beauty marks instead of flaws, strengths instead of weaknesses, and possibility where others see nothing.

Each step is a lesson in love.

Sharing Peace

Peace is my function today as a light in the world.

It is through one another that we learn to become compassionate. It is through sharing our own experiences, suffering, and joys that we get a glimpse of the bigger picture and the greater plan. It’s also through one another that we rise above the storms of this world.

Through the power of unity–and not separation–peace on earth becomes possible.

May we stop trying to impress each other, and instead try to love each other and care for each other, for we can all relate to someone else. Everything relates to everything else.

Some positive intentions to consider:

Give me the strength to love when it’s hard.

Give me the courage to bless someone I don’t agree with.

May I find no need to compare myself with others, only a desire to accept us all the way we are.

May I learn to see the whole first, rather than place my faith in separation.

Let me learn to see the light that’s in everyone and the good in everything.

In the words of Anne Frank: “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” One peaceful vow at a time, one gentle step at a time, we can improve the world around us. By harboring peace in our hearts, and by becoming beacons of light ourselves, the world does indeed become a better place.

Jennifer Williamson is the creator of Aim Happy, an online journal sharing healing messages to spark hope + joy. Rising from the ashes of losing her brother to suicide, she encourages daily loving dialogue through uplifting poetry, empowering affirmations, and down-to-earth wisdom. Every composition is an offering of light and an invitation to shine. She lives in Central Massachusetts.

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